Portugal's industrial production expanded strongly after a renewed decline in the previous month. Industrial production advanced 3.2 percent year-on-year in March, reversing a 3.9 percent fall in February. Moreover, this was the quickest growth in seven months. Production of capital goods recovered sharply by 6.4 percent from last year
Greece's manufacturing growth moderated to a 7-month low in April amid softer expansions in output and new orders. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 52.4 in April from 54.5 in the previous month. The growth in new orders eased substantially as demand was weighed by widespread uncertainty among customers and pressure from higher costs.
Czech factory activity logged further robust expansion in April despite marked supply-chain disruption caused by the Middle East war. The purchasing managers' index, or PMI, for the manufacturing sector rose slightly to 52.9 in April from 52.8 in March. The strong growth was supported by expansions in output and new orders, as domestic and external client demand was sustained.
Eurozone investor sentiment improved unexpectedly in May, driven by investor expectations that the conflict with Iran would not escalate further, a survey conducted by the behavioral research institute Sentix showed Monday. The investor sentiment index rose to -16.4 in May from -19.2 in April. The score was forecast to fall to -20.9.
The euro area factory activity expanded at its strongest pace in nearly four years in April as manufacturers front-loaded their orders due to fears of the war-induced price increases and supply shock, final data from S&P Global showed Monday. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a 47-month high of 52.2 in April, in line with flash estimate, from 51.6 in March.
Poland's factory downturn continued in April amid soaring inflationary pressure caused by the war in the Middle East. The manufacturing purchasing managers' index, or PMI, rose marginally to 48.8 in April from 48.7 in March. However, any PMI reading below 50 suggests contraction in the sector. Output logged a renewed fall in April as demand subdued, with a continued falling trend in new orders.
Sweden's industrial activity expanded at the quickest pace in over four years in April despite an uncertain environment. The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing sector rose to 57.2 in April from 56.2 in March. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, and the latest PMI reading was the highest since spring 2022.
Russia's factory activity contracted at the fastest pace in this year so far amid weaker demand conditions. The manufacturing purchasing managers' index, or PMI, dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Any reading below 50 indicates contraction. The downturn was attributed to further declines in output, new orders, and employment.
Dutch manufacturing activity expanded at a faster pace as customers' front-loaded orders amid uncertainty caused by the Middle East war, survey data from S&P Global showed Monday. The Nevi manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.4 in April from 52.0 in March. The score hit the highest...
Final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' survey and Sentix investor confidence from the euro area are the top economic news due on Monday. At 3.15 am ET, S&P Global publishes Spain's manufacturing PMI survey results. The factory PMI is forecast to rise to 49.5 in April from 48.7 in the previous month.
UK mortgage approvals rose unexpectedly in March, reaching a four-month high, while consumer credit logged its fastest growth since early 2024, official data showed Friday. The number of mortgages approved in March rose to 63,531 from 62,708 in the previous month, the Bank of England reported. Approvals were forecast to fall to 60,000.
The UK manufacturing activity growth reached a near four-year high in April, driven by improvements in production, orders and employment, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday. The final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a 47-month high of 53.7 in April from 51.0 in the previous month. The flash score was 53.6.
UK house prices logged a faster growth in April despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising energy prices, data published by Nationwide Building Society showed Friday. House prices grew by more-than-expected 3.0 percent on a yearly basis in April, following an increase of 2.2 percent in March. Prices were expected to rise again by 2.2 percent.
Ireland's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace since May 2022, underpinned by increased output, new business and employment gains, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday. The AIB manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.9 in April from 53.7 in the previous month. The expansion...
Mortgage approvals and final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' survey results from the UK are due on Friday. At 2.00 am ET, UK Nationwide house price data is due. House prices are forecast to grow 2.2 percent on a yearly basis in April, the same rate of growth as seen in March.
May 01, 2026 15:54 ET Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.